The Federal government on Wednesday appointed Khizar Hayat Gondal as the Punjab chief secretary.
Earlier, Babar Yaqoob was appointed as the chief secretary of the province but he refused to take the responsibility due to which Khizar Hayat Gondal was given the office.
The newly appointed Punjab CS belongs to the 9th common of the District Management Group (DMG).
He has also served as Azad Jammu and Kashmir chief secretary during his carrier.